{"title":"Faunal inventory and illustrated taxonomic keys to aquatic Coleoptera (Arthropoda: Insecta) of the northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India","authors":"Sayali D. Sheth, Anand D. Padhye, H. Ghate","doi":"10.11609/jott.5821.16.3.24854-24880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.5821.16.3.24854-24880","url":null,"abstract":"Following several surveys of aquatic Coleoptera during 2013–2018 in northern Western Ghats, India, we hereby provide an illustrated checklist with modified keys to the species of families Dytiscidae, Gyrinidae, Noteridae, and Hydrophilidae. To date, we have collected 69 species of true water beetles, adding new occurrence records for two species to the fauna of the state. Keys are modified from the works of various authors. Distribution records are provided with district specific records for Maharashtra. Keys, species lists, and distribution records are based on our survey results. Species were identified following the works of various authors, and affirmed by dissecting male genitalia. Provided with keys are habitus images, images of male genitalia for 59 species, and digital drawings & scanning electron micrographs of taxonomically important structures wherever necessary. These surveys were conducted to revive the work on aquatic beetles that have been neglected for about 40 years, and to prepare a revised checklist.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"108 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140380564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First report of Macrochaetus sericus Thorpe, 1893 and Lecane tenuiseta Harring, 1914 (Rotifera: Monogononta) from Jammu waters (J&K), India","authors":"Deepanjali Slathia, Supreet Kour, Sarbjeet Kour","doi":"10.11609/jott.8361.16.3.24923-24929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8361.16.3.24923-24929","url":null,"abstract":"Water bodies, apart from having aesthetic value, harbor a great diversity of both macro and microorganisms. Rotifers or wheel animalcules are cosmopolitan aquatic invertebrates that play a key role in aquatic food chain. Presently, two species of rotifers (Macrochaetus sericus & Lecane tenuiseta) have been recorded for the first time from Jammu. M. sericus is first record from Union territory of J&K while L. tenuiseta has already been reported from Kashmir. During the one year study period, M. sericus was observed in the plankton sample during the monsoon season while L. tenuiseta was collected from the periphytic zone during the winter season. M. sericus differed from related congeneric species by absence of anal segment and anal spines. L. tenuiseta is distinguished by its long separated claws and long toes. The first report of these two species from Jammu has further expanded their distributional ranges in the Indian subcontinent.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"20 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140378563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. B. Borude, P. P. Bhalekar, A. S. Pansare, K. Gosavi, A. Chandore
{"title":"New records of forty-nine herbaceous plant species from lateritic plateaus for Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra, India","authors":"D. B. Borude, P. P. Bhalekar, A. S. Pansare, K. Gosavi, A. Chandore","doi":"10.11609/jott.8136.16.3.24986-24991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8136.16.3.24986-24991","url":null,"abstract":"Ratnagiri is a coastal district and a part of Konkan region of Maharashtra. During our floristic studies on ephemeral and herbaceous plants of lateritic plateaus of Ratnagiri district from year 2020 to 2022, we have collected 49 herbaceous and ephemeral flowering plant species new addition to the Ratnagiri district. Newly added above said plant species belonging to 19 families and among them 16 species are endemic to India. This paper provides detailed checklist with herbarium specimen numbers for all the collected species and photographs of 16 endemic species.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"109 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140379583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Smilax borneensis A.DC. (Smilacaceae): an addition to the flora of India","authors":"Kishor Deka, Sagarika Das, B. Tanti","doi":"10.11609/jott.8586.16.3.25003-25005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8586.16.3.25003-25005","url":null,"abstract":"The discovery of Smilax borneensis A.DC. in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh represents a significant addition to the flora of India, shedding light on the region’s rich biodiversity. Through field surveys and morphological analysis, this study provides a detailed description of Smilax borneensis, accompanied by high-quality photographs for easy identification. The inclusion of this species not only enriches our taxonomic knowledge but also underscores the importance of ongoing botanical exploration.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"119 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140380283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A record of the Hoary Palmer Unkana ambasa (Moore, [1858]) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) from Assam, India","authors":"S. Bohra, Manmath Bharali, Puja Kalita, Rita Roy","doi":"10.11609/jott.8675.16.3.25010-25012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8675.16.3.25010-25012","url":null,"abstract":"We report confirmed sightings of a lesser known hesperiid butterfly namely Hoary palmer Unkana ambasa (Moore, 1858) from Assam, India based on a first photographic evidence of an uncollected adult specimen from Nilachal (Kamakhya) hills, leading to the range extension of the species by approximately 222 km from its nearest previously known locality i.e., West Bengal, India. Prior to this communication, there was only a single photographic record of U. ambasa from the State based on an egg laid on the top of a leaf which was observed and documented by Paresh Churi on 15 April 2019 in Rani.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"46 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140378549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nurturing orphaned Indian Grey Wolf at Machia Biological Park, Jodhpur, India","authors":"Hemsingh Gehlot, Mahendra Gehlot, Tapan Adhikari, Gaurav, Prakash Suthar","doi":"10.11609/jott.8762.16.3.24979-24985","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8762.16.3.24979-24985","url":null,"abstract":"The Indian Grey Wolf Canis lupus pallipes is an iconic species of grassland in India. It is a Schedule 1 species according to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and CITES Appendix 1 species. In the absence of parental care, five wolf pups were rescued from Baavarla on 26 November 2020 and brought into Machia Biological Park for hand rearing. In the absence of colostrum, a milk replacer formula (PetLac) was provided to the pups. The pups were kept at an ambient room temperature of 101°F as an adjustment to their natural surroundings. Gripe water, Vitamin A, and multivitamins were administered orally. The temperature and body growth parameters were measured and recorded weekly. Rabies vaccine was administered in the 26th week from the date of rescue. The diet of the wolf was gradually changed and from the 37th week, raw meat was included in their diet. Antibiotics Ciplox-TZ (ciprofloxacin and tinidazole tablet) Brand-Cipla and SPORLAC-DS (lactic acid bacillus tablets 120M) Brand-sanzyme Ltd. were given periodically to restore the gut fauna of the pups.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"102 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140379524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Al-Khulaidi, Ali M. Alzahrani, A. Al-Namazi, Eisa Ali Al-Faify, M. Alfaifi, N. Al-Sagheer, Abdul Nasser Al-Gifri
{"title":"New plant records for the flora of Saudi Arabia","authors":"A. Al-Khulaidi, Ali M. Alzahrani, A. Al-Namazi, Eisa Ali Al-Faify, M. Alfaifi, N. Al-Sagheer, Abdul Nasser Al-Gifri","doi":"10.11609/jott.8609.16.3.24899-24909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8609.16.3.24899-24909","url":null,"abstract":"Our goal was to find and record new plants that had not previously been recorded for the flora of Arabian Peninsula, particularly for Saudi Arabia. Collections were made in several ecologically important areas of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Faifa region. It was revealed that eight new vascular plant species and one liverwort (Bryophyte) belonging to eight families were recorded for the first time. The investigation was done between January 2021 and May 2022.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"106 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140380619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., Marne G. Origenes, Ren Divien R. Obeña, Jonathan O. Hernandez, Noba F. Hilvano, Diana Shane A. Balindo, Edelyn O. Echapare
{"title":"Identifying plants for priority conservation in Samar Island Natural Park forests (the Philippines) over limestone using a localized conservation priority index","authors":"Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., Marne G. Origenes, Ren Divien R. Obeña, Jonathan O. Hernandez, Noba F. Hilvano, Diana Shane A. Balindo, Edelyn O. Echapare","doi":"10.11609/jott.8654.16.3.24821-24837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8654.16.3.24821-24837","url":null,"abstract":"The escalating degradation of ecosystems and the consequent reduction in critical services essential for human communities are global concerns. This study aimed to identify top-priority plants for conservation using a localized conservation priority index (LCPI), customized for the locality. The LCPI, a point scoring method, ranked 50 evaluated species based on criteria such as harvesting risk, economic and cultural use, species distribution, and frequency value. Thirteen species were classified as high priority, requiring stringent harvesting regulations, while the remaining 37 were designated at a medium priority level, allowing specific quotas for harvesting. Notably, all 13 high-priority species exhibited higher harvesting risks. These include Caryota rumphiana Mart., Aquilaria cumingiana (Decne.) Ridl., Cycas riuminiana Regel, Dracaena angustifolia (Medik.) Roxb., Oncosperma tigillarium (Jack) Ridl., Oreocnide rubescens (Blume) Miq., Kleinhovia hospita L., Diospyros blancoi A.DC., Codiaeum sp., Gymnostoma rumphianum (Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson, Caryota cumingii Lodd. ex Mart., Artocarpus rubrovenius Warb., and Palaquium sp. Local communities engage in harvesting all parts of certain plant species. Following the identification of priority plants, geotagging was employed to enhance targeted in situ conservation efforts, providing valuable guidance for local leaders in initiating localized conservation of threatened biodiversity.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"119 34","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140381239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Richard N. Muallil, Akkil S. Injani, Yennyriza T. Abduraup, Fauriza J. Saddari, Ebrahim R. Ondo, Alimar J. Sakilan, Mohammad Gafor N. Hapid, Haidisheena A. Allama
{"title":"Recent record of True Giant Clam Tridacna gigas from the Sulu Archipelago and insight into the giant clam fisheries and conservation in the southernmost islands of the Philippines","authors":"Richard N. Muallil, Akkil S. Injani, Yennyriza T. Abduraup, Fauriza J. Saddari, Ebrahim R. Ondo, Alimar J. Sakilan, Mohammad Gafor N. Hapid, Haidisheena A. Allama","doi":"10.11609/jott.8917.16.3.25006-25009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8917.16.3.25006-25009","url":null,"abstract":"The Philippines is a hotspot for marine biodiversity, particularly for giant clams like Tridacna gigas. Despite protective measures, giant clams are threatened with extinction due to overharvesting and habitat loss. We conducted a rapid documentation of a rampant giant clam fishery and trade we discovered in Panggungan Island in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi during our assessment, following a ship grounding incident in the area. We observed numerous empty shells of various giant clam species scattered across the area, indicating active harvesting by the community. The locals sell the meat, either fresh or dried and pearls collected from giant clams. The local community culture live with giant clams, including the true giant clam species, Tridacna gigas, along the shorelines. The largest live T. gigas individual we documented had a shell length of about 60 cm. Our study provides the first documentation of wild adult T. gigas in the Sulu Archipelago. It is also the only report of sighting of wild adult T. gigas aside from Palawan. Furthermore, our study marks the first account of giant clam trade within the Philippines since the early 1980s when the government issued a total ban on catching and selling of all species giant clams. Our findings highlight the critical need for a thorough assessment of T. gigas and other giant clam species in the biodiversity-rich Sulu Archipelago. Effective conservation of giant clams and the surrounding reefs will ensure the future of our marine ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"89 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140377838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spider diversity (Arachnida: Araneae) at Saurashtra University Campus, Rajkot, Gujarat during the monsoon","authors":"Jyotil K. Dave, Varsha M. Trivedi","doi":"10.11609/jott.8751.16.3.24930-24941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8751.16.3.24930-24941","url":null,"abstract":"The present work deals with the diversity of spiders during the monsoon within the Saurashtra University Campus, Rajkot, Gujarat. A total of 38 species of spiders belonging to 32 genera and 14 families were recorded. Araneidae (25.81%) was found to be the most dominant family, with nine species from five genera. Guild structure analysis revealed seven feeding guilds, among all 31% most dominant feeding guilds represented by orb-web builders and stalkers, followed by ground runners (13%), irregular webs (10%), ambushers (7%), foliage hunters (6%), and space-web builders (2%). Ecological indices reveal high species richness (Margalef’s d = 8.97) and diversity (Shannon Index H’ = 3.526, Fisher alpha diversity α = 41.73). It concludes that the abundance of spider species at this study site was high and the evenness index was also high (e >0, e = 0.8944). These findings suggest the absence of stress elements in the study area.","PeriodicalId":17370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Threatened Taxa","volume":"30 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140378223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}